TESTIMONIALS
Explore the journeys of our satisfied customers with JH Coaches. From seamless travel experiences to exceptional service, delve into testimonials highlighting our commitment to reliable, comfortable, and safe transportation solutions. Hear how our clients' experiences on board our buses and coaches have exceeded expectations and made their travels memorable.
Driver: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas
Pinzolo, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23 - 10/02/23
"The coach was of excellent quality, extremely clean & maintained. The drivers had excellent knowledge, great team work. Our drivers Chris & Brian really helped make the trip successful. Helpful, kind, thoughtful and most importantly great sense of humor & rapport with the staff & students. P.S Please can we request them for our trip next year!"
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Mel Pearson-Jury, Trip Leader, Broadwater School
Driver: Paula Phillips & Lisa Francis
Villach, Austria
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
"Loved both drivers, went above and beyond helping out on the trip - thank you!"
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Beth Roberts, Trip Leader, Anthony Gell School
Driver: Andy Smith & Alan Richards
Claviere, France
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
"All the drivers were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They interacted with staff and students in a positive way and made the long journey a positive experience."
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Jamie Versaci, Party Leader, St Peters RC High School
Driver: Lee Bone & Stephen Richardson
Claviere, France
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
"The coach was clean, tidy and well maintained. The skill and knowledge of the drivers were excellent. Friendly & helpful drivers. Great relationship with staff & students, while remaining professional. Thank you."
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A McAteer, Vice Principal, St Peters RC High School
Driver: Andy Smith & Darren Smith
Aprica, Italy
European Tour
03/02/23 - 10/02/23
"Smooth and safe journey with very professional drivers. Very accommodating and took care of the needs of all passengers."
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Sarah Rice, Assistant Principal, Kenton School
Driver: Stewie Ord
Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria
European Tour
17/02/23 - 25/02/23
"Requested larger coach & paid for it. Was so pleased to be able to get a larger coach. Felt so relaxed because of competent drivers. The drivers have been fabulous and felt a huge part of the team. Always helpful and prepared to go the extra mile. Thank you! We travel with this company because of the drivers."
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Sal Pepper, Party Leader, Keswick School
Driver: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith
Ziller Valley, Italy
European Tour
31/03/23 - 07/04/23
"Darren & Tim couldn't have represented you any better. They were helpful, personable, approachable and great company. Excellent coach drivers."
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Charlene Kaye, Trip Leader, Royal Alexandra and Albert Secondary School
Driver: Robbie Willis
Molay, France
European Tour
24/03/23 - 27/03/23
"Robbie was very helpful and knowledgeable. He listened to our queries and made our journey less stressful: A true gentleman!"
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Francois Belver, Trip Leader, Maidstone Grammar School
Driver: Robbie Willis
Paris, France
European Tour
11/03/23 - 14/03/23
"The coach was clean & comfy. Always on time, helpful and explained timings, traffic etc. The driver was amazing, polite & helpful. Robbie really helped regarding timings ensuring we arrived when we did. Was very very polite and approachable. Fab service, thank you."
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Beki Hoban, Teacher, De Lacy Academy
Driver: Darren Smith
Molay, France
European Tour
23/03/23 - 26/03/23
"We were very impressed by our driver Darren. He was very helpful, very reliable and he helped us by telling us what to visit. Superb!"
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Sophie Morley, Trip Leader, Archway School
Driver: Andy Watkins
Pinzolo, Italy
European Tour
11/03/23 - 18/03/23
"Amazing, great for students. The coach was very comfy and modern. The punctuality of the coach was excellent as well as the skill and knowledge of the driver. I couldn't be happier. The driver was amazing."
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Danielle Kobehon, Teacher, Walsall College & Gateway Academy
Driver: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith
Folgoria, Italy
European Tour
03/03/23 - 11/04/23
"The coach was very clean/rubbish bags provided. Drivers were a pleasure to be around all week. They catered for our every need - Very good with our students. Very sociable/helpful with our students"
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N Wren, Teacher, London, St Thomas More
Driver: Des Cochrane
Molay, France
European Tour
28/04/23 - 02/05/23
"Really good to hear from the driver the night before travel. Lovely coach, clean & comfortable. Always on time. The driver was truly fantastic - great knowledge of the whole area. Des is one of the best drivers we've ever had. Truly felt part of the team. Great advice, good knowledge, really made the trip."
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Lynee Binns, Head of MFL, Walsall, Cheslyn Hey Academy
Driver: Robbie Willis & Stephen Richardson
Sauze D'Oulx, Italy
European Tour
01/04/23 - 09/04/23
"The coach was very clean and the drivers were very prompt and helpful. The drivers were very informative and made the long journey more pleasurable. They spent time speaking to all the students and checked that they were all okay. Thanks Robbie and Steve."
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Sam Scott, Assistant Head Teacher, Washington, Biddick Academy
Driver: Robbie Willis
Molay, France
European Tour
10/04/23 - 15/04/23
"Brilliant knowledge of the area & history. Amazing driver (Robbie), kids loved him. Great company & very patient and calm. Fab initiative when weather could have spoiled the trip. Can't fault him."
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A Hulton, Deputy Headteacher, Middleton Technology College
Driver: Andy Smith & Gordon Gibson
Molay, France
European Tour
10/04/23 - 15/04/23
"Really helpful when I rang pre-trip. The coach was really comfortable and the drivers had really good knowledge of the area. Andy and Gordon were very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and were really good with our pupils."
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Alastair Young, Trip Leader, Blaydon, St Thomas More
Driver: Bob Newman & Michael Chadkirk
Mayrhofen, Austria
European Tour
08/04/23 - 16/04/23
"Outstanding. Polite, considerate, humorous, quality of work. The coach had clean bin bags everywhere. Clean toilets & good lighting. Bob & Michael were both superb. No faults. Both drivers are great at their jobs. While helping me with the well-being of the coach they are still driving/working to the highest standard. Can't fault these guys and would want them as my drivers every time. Nothing has been a problem."
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Ben Marsh, Head Rep, Snowbombing, Newcastle & London
Driver: Darren Smith
Molay, France
European Tour
01/05/23 - 06/05/23
"Darren has been an absolute gem this week. Not many people can have that much patience with 40 11-year-olds, especially when covered in sand or sticky with too many sweets! His local knowledge and flexibility within this itinerary were fantastic. Please can we have him again next year!?"
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Megan Dickson, Trip Leader, Oswestry, Llandaff, The Cathedral School
Driver: Darren Smith
Molay, France
European Tour
26/05/23 - 02/06/23
"The introduction contact was great, never had this before. Darren was great, he had excellent knowledge of the area."
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Helena Bickerten, Head of Year, Oswestry, The Marches School
Driver: Brian Gillespie & Stewart Ord
Paris, France
European Tour
25/05/23 - 30/05/23
"Brian and Stewart were friendly, punctual and great with the students. They both had a good sense of humour and kept both me and the staff and students entertained throughout the trip."
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Jordan Hogg, Cover supervisor, Berwick, Berwick Academy
Driver: Tim Jackson & Darren Smith
Molay, France
European Tour
17/05/23 - 22/05/23
"Drivers were very friendly & accommodating, finding supermarkets, directions to visits etc."
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Juliette Chaigne, Group Leader, Barrhead, St Lukes High School
Driver: Tim Jackson
Molay, France
European Tour
26/05/23 - 02/06/23
"The coach was clean, modern & well equipped. Tim was ace, really knowledgeable & got to places on time. Tim was great. Kids loved him! really personable, helpful & did a great job of getting us everywhere on time."
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Chris Davies, Teacher, Oswestry, The Marches School
Driver: Darren Smith
Normandy, France
European Tour
08/06/23 - 13/06/23
"Darren is a great driver and has been amazing throughout. He's really helpful, has a good knowledge of the area and sorted us out on a number of occasions going above and beyond!"
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Chris Gibson, Bus Leader, Leeds, Abbey Grange Academy
Driver: Darren Smith
Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
"Lots of knowledge of the area and procedures. Really helpful. Darren has been a brilliant driver. His knowledge and professionalism have been great. Darren has gone over and above to make this trip amazing. Staff and students have loved him. Thank you Darren!"
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Jack Greenwood, Head of Year (Bus Leader), Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy
Driver: Darren Smith
Normandy, France
European Tour
24/06/23 - 27/06/23
"Very impressed with the USB plugs. It was a perfect coach! Coach driver was on time. Excellent knowledge and professionalism. We loved our driver Darren! The driver has travelled our route many times before and knew exactly what to do. He was extremely helpful and it was such a relief for me! He also offered to take us to additional places which we really loved. He was very kind. "
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Nadia Cristelo, MFL, Carshalton, St Philomenas Catholic High School
Driver: Darren Smith
Molay, France
European Tour
30/06/23 - 04/07/23
"Good communication. The coach was outstanding - clean/good facilities. The punctuality was spot on. The driver was outstanding - truly part of the team. Darren was excellent from the word go. A true professional with appropriate humor who our students warmed to and respected. Excellent knowledge with safe and professional service"
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T Luckhurst, Group Leader, Nottingham, Oakwood Academy Valley
Driver: Robbie Willis
Molay, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
"Exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. Amazing service! Really clean and good to have air con and usb ports. The coach was always on time and the driver was helpful, engaging, supportive and educational. An incredible service - perhaps the kindest coach drivers in all the times that we have done this trip. Thank you for being amazing."
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Bradley Cross, Group Leader, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy
Driver: Paul Emmerson
Holy Island, England
UK Hire
07/06/23
"Great driver, friendly & helpful. Pointed out points of interest en route to children and let us know about delay on route back so we could pass this onto school/parents in plenty of time."
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R Booth, Teacher, Durham, Durham High School for Girls
Driver: Bob Newman
Holland, Noordwijk
European Tour
26/06/23 - 30/06/23
"Satisfied with all aspects of the trip including the punctuality and quality of the coach as well as the skill and knowledge of the driver. Can we have Bob next year please?"
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M Ryan, Headteacher, Thornaby, St Thérèse of Lisieux R C Primary School
Driver: Tim Jackson
Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
"Tim was exceptional, he was accommodating with requests, knowledgeable and just a really nice guy!"
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Aaron Smithson, Achievement Director, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy
Driver: Andy Smith
Normandy, France
European Tour
19/06/23 - 23/06/23
"Drivers were very friendly & accommodating, finding supermarkets, directions to visits etc."
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Juliette Chaigne, Group Leader, Barrhead, St Lukes High School
Driver: Paula Phillips
Paris, France
European Tour
24/06/23 - 30/06/23
"Excellent aircon, space, toilet, DVD, Bluetooth sync for music. Arrived early to ensure swift departure. Paula knew everything we needed and showed the French drivers how it is done. Paula went out of her way to ensure we had an excellent week. She put the children's health and safety first by offering to drive us everywhere we needed to save walking in Paris and even ran backwards and forwards to and from the coach at Parc Asterix for extra supplies."
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Anna Thomson, MFL, Whitley Bay, Marden Bridge Middle School
Driver: Robbie Willis
Molay, France
European Tour
08/06/23 - 13/06/23
"Robbie had great knowledge of the local area."
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F Sogden, Year Manager, Leeds, Abbey Grange Academy
Driver: Bob Newman
Holland, Noordwijk
European Tour
18/06/23 - 24/06/23
"Bob was great with the kids & very flexible and keen to accommodate our plans. A good man. Our coach was clean, modern and comfortable. Our driver Bob was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was a very good driver, safe and punctual. We would happily have Bob and JH Coaches again."
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Dom Colley, Assistant Headteacher, Thornaby, Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Driver: Robbie Willis
Normandy, France
European Tour
22/06/23 - 27/06/23
"Robbie has been a fantastic companion this week. His local knowledge in Normandy was excellent and really beneficial. He was superbly accommodating and has been a pleasure to spend time with."
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C Craig, Group Leader, Sunderland, Whitburn C of E Academy
Driver: Stephen Richardson
Normandy, France
European Tour
15/06/23 - 20/06/23
"Steve has been a great driver and shared lots of interesting facts about the places we visited. He was especially good with some special needs students we had. Thanks!"
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A Roberts, Trip Leader, Halifax, Lightcliffe Academy
Driver: Bob Newman
Somme, France
European Tour
05/07/23 - 09/07/23
"I phoned the company before hand to check ETA as it was an early start - very helpful and friendly. The coach was excellent, clean with lots of rubbish bags provided. The coach was always ready when we asked. The driver was brilliant - really helpful with the ferry/customs. Great local knowledge of sites etc. We have been really pleased with the quality of service provided. From the start it has been very efficient and has really helped make our trip so successful. Bob was very friendly and great fun. I would definitely recommend JH Coaches."
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Sophia Mawer, Trip Leader, Richmond, Richmond School
Driver: Tim Jackson
Molay, France
European Tour
05/07/23 - 10/07/23
"Excellent facilities/ comfy seats/ fridge/ roomy. The coach arrived before expected. The driver was friendly, accommodating, good rapport with staff and students. Very knowledgeable. One of the best drivers we have had the pleasure to know on our study visits. All round good guy, nothing too much trouble. His name is Tim!"
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S Holligan, Trip Leader, Beauchamp, Kibworth Mead Academy
Driver: Robbie Willis & Lisa Francis
Normandy, France
European Tour
21/07/23 - 28/07/23
"The coach was very clean and comfortable. Lisa was superb as usual. Both Lisa and Robbie were excellent with the students and very knowledgeable of the area!"
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M Leash, Deputy Party Leader, Hebburn, St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Driver: Brian Gillespie
Normandy, France
European Tour
03/07/23 - 07/07/23
"Excellent coach, good facilities. Excellent punctuality. Excellent driver knowledge and parking. Brian has been brilliant from start to finish - good humoured, patient, and reliable - made the trip enjoyable for everyone."
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Louise Darch, Trip Leader, Ely, Soham Village College
Driver: Robbie WIllis & Stephen RIchardson
Normandy, France
European Tour
06/07/23 - 11/07/23
"Helpful email to confirm arrangements - Thank you! The coach was well equipped, modern and comfortable. Excellent punctuality. Superb drivers - great skill and consistency from Robbie as always and Steve also did a great job! Robbie and Steve were helpful, friendly and skilled. We couldn't ask for more! We would welcome them on our future tours. Well done to them!"
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K Fletcher, DD of Sixth Form, Newcastle, Dame Allans School
Driver: Andy Smith
Colombiers-sur-Seulles, France
European Tour
30/10/23 - 03/11/23
"Andy was informative & very accommodating. Andy was a delight to have as our driver all week. His knowledge of the surrounding area was great. Very knowledgeable through customs. Thank you."
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N Morris-Walust, Trip Leader, Richmond, Richmond School
Driver: Bob Newman & Darren Smith
Aachen & Lille, France
European Tour
07/12/23 - 09/12/23
"Andy was informative & very accommodating. Andy was a delight to have as our driver all week. His knowledge of the surrounding area was great. Very knowledgeable through customs. Thank you."
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N Morris-Walust, Trip Leader, Richmond, Richmond School
Driver: Brian Gillespie & Chris Bownas
Sestriere, Italy
European Tour
14/12/23 - 21/12/23
"Given drivers phone numbers before departure. The coach was clean and had reclining seats. We arrived before the estimated departure. The drivers were very good on twisty turns in Italy. The drivers interacted well with the pupils and gave clear instructions at ferry terminal/customs of what was required."
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M Silvester, Head of Maths, Peterborough, The Peterborough School